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PATTERNS OF

DEVELOPMENT IN
WRITING
At the end of our lesson, you are expected to:

a.Identify the different patterns of development;


b.Find out the features of each pattern of
development; and
c.Write paragraphs using different patterns of
development
How many patterns of development do you know?
DEFINITION PARAGRAPH:

 Tells the reader what term or concept is being defined.


 May be formal or informal in giving definition of a term or
concepts.

GUIDE OR PROBING QUESTIONS FOR DEFINITION


PATTERN:
 What is it?
 What are its limits?
Definition paragraph example:

Social engineering is defined as any method which tricks


people to share personal information through the use of
technology. The ‘social component’ in this scheme means
that there is reliance on various psychological tricks and on
the gullibility of users rather than technical hacking. Social
engineering also refers to various malicious acts online such
as phishing, spamming, and pretexting.
EXEMPLIFICATION PATTERN:

 Presents the general statement and then provides


specific and concrete examples to expound on
the main idea.
 Spider map graphic organizer is useful for this
pattern.
EXEMPLIFCATION PATTERN SIGNAL WORDS:

• After all
• As an example
• Consider the following
• For example
• For instance
• In other words
• In particular
• In short
• Namely
• Put another way
• Specifically stated
• Stated differently
• That is
• To be specific
• To clarify
• To illustrate
EXEMPLIFICATION PARAGRAPH EXAMPLE:

While the internet offers so many benefits to man, it also has its
downsides. One of these is phishing, which refers to act of
obtaining personal information, such as passwords and credit card
details. Through online means. In other words, phishing is a form
of cybercrime. As an example, let us consider the case of Mr. X. He
received an email stating that his Gmail account has been
compromised and that he needed to click a link to update personal
information. If Mr. X clicks on the link, his personal information
will be illegally acquired by cybercriminal.
CHRONOLOGY/PROCEDURE PATTERN:

 Organizes ideas or events according to time


 Can either be in the form of narration or a
process
 Some writers consider this also as a narration
pattern
CHRONOLOGY/PROCEDURE SIGNAL WORDS:

• First
• Second
• Next
• Then
• Soon
• Finally
• Eventually
• Etc.
PROCESS PARAGRAPH EXAMPLE:

First, put some uncooked rice in a pot. Second, rinse off the
rice. Swish the rice gently with your fingers and rub lightly.
Next, pour out the starchy water. You can repeat it for one to
two times, depending on how starchy the rice is. After
pouring out the water for the last time, add clean water to
the pot. You can add 1 ½ to 2 cups of water for one cup rice.
Then, cover the pot and bring to a boil. Lower down the
heat after it boils. Lastly, let the rice to simmer for 15 mins.
DESCRIPTION PATTERN:

Gives information of what a person, an


object, a place, or a situation is like
Appeals to the reader’s senses
Should have concrete and specific details
DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH WRITING GENRES:

• Literary analyses
• Descriptive essays
• Business plans
• Laboratory reports
• Research paper

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
• What does it look like?
• What are its characteristics?
DESCRIPTION PATTERN EXAMPLE:

The tarsier has soft, grayish fur. It has bat-like ears and
a long, rat-like tail. It only stands about 100
millimeters. It feeds on insects like crickets, beetles,
and termites; and on small animals, too, like lizards,
frogs, and small birds. Also, it is capable of turning its
head 180 degrees and jumping backward with
accuracy.
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
PATTERN:

Is where the similarities and differences of


two or more things are explored.
COMPARISON/CONTRAST EXAMPLE:

Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo are regarded as two of the


greatest artists from the Renaissance. Both were geniuses; they
mastered techniques that made them superior to their
contemporaries. Also, they were similarly interested in anatomy,
which helped them produce highly realistic works. However, they
each had a distinct style. Da Vinci developed a style that was
feminine and full of light. On the other hand, Michelangelo
preferred his works to be masculine and dark.
CAUSE-EFFECT PATTERN:

Focuses on the cause, reason, and the result or consequences of a certain phenomenon

Global warming
Cause: Too much carbon dioxide
Effect: intense temperatures around the world

(cause- why something happens : effect- what happens)

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
• Why did it happen?
• What caused it?
• What does it cause?
• What are its effects?
• How is it related to something else?
CAUSE AND EFFECT EXAMPLE:

Salmonellosis is a type of food poisoning caused by


Salmonella enterica bacterium. People who are infected
with such illness experience abdominal cramps, fever, and
diarrhea. Consequently, they suffer from severe
dehydration, vomiting, headaches , and body aches.
Furthermore, salmonellosis can lead to complications,
such as Reiter’s syndrome (reactive arthritis) and local
infection.
PROBLEM-SOLUTION PATTERN:
 Organizes ideas into problems and offers solutions
 Problems answer the wh-questions
 Solutions present the major effects of the problem
Today, most of the energy resources we have are generated from coal, oil, and natural gas.
However, these resources are limited. If continuously consumed at an alarming rate, fossil
fuels necessary for generating power to operate vehicles and factories will run out before
long. Nonetheless, this problem can be resolved through the use of alternative sources of
energy and conservation efforts. First, using alternative sources of energy such as solar
energy and fusion energy would lesson pollution. These alternatives are actually more
accessible and cost-efficient. Although there are some potential risks in using fusion
energy, these risks can be mitigated by implementing strict safety measures. The second
solution that government can adopt is the enhancement of conservation efforts. To do this,
governments need to make the public more aware of the benefits of conservation, as well
as ways of conserving energy, such as recycling. Laws can also be passed to mandate the
public and all stakeholders to recycle energy.
CLASSIFICATION-DIVISION PATTERN:

 Classify-sorting or arranging things


 Categorize or create divisions-according to common or shared
characteristics

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
• What are its parts or types?
• How can its parts or types be separated or grouped?
• In what categories can its parts or types be arranged?
CLASSIFICATION-DIVISION PATTERN:

Earthquakes can be classified into three main types based on the


plate movements. The first type is known as a convergent boundary.
Also known as destructive plate boundary, this type of earthquake
happens when two tectonic plates move toward one another and
collide. The second type of earthquake is called the divergent
boundary. During this type of earthquake , two plates are forced to
move away from each other resulting in a rift zone. The last type is
called the conservative plate boundary or transform fault. During
this type of earthquake, two tectonic plates slide past one another.
PERSUASION PATTERN:

 Shows how a set of evidence leads to a logical conclusion or argument


 Presents the issue, position, supporting evidence

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
• What is the issue?
• What is your position or opinion?
• What is the opposing position/opinion
• What are some reasons for your position?
• What are some cases or examples that support this?
SIGNAL WORDS FOR EMPHASIZING A
POINT:
• Again
• For this reason
• In fact
• In that case
• Indeed to emphasize to repeat
• Truly
• With this in mind
SIGNAL WORDS FOR CONCLUDING AND SUMMARIZING:
• Accordingly
• All in all
• As a result
• As I have said
• Consequently
• Due to
• Finally
• In any event
• In brief
• In conclusion
• In short
• In summary
• Inevitably
• On the whole
• Since
• In essence
• In a nutshell
• Therefore
• Thus
• To sum up
SIGNAL WORDS FOR CONCEDING A POINT:
• Admittedly
• Assuredly
• Certainly
• Granted
• It is true that
• Needless to say
• No doubt
• Obviously
• Of course
• To be sure
• True
• Undoubtedly
• unquestionably

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